AI Specialist

AI Specialist (Hybrid)

Scope of work:
Oakland County is seeking a contract AI Specialist (hybrid) to coordinate AI pilots, strengthen governance, and support responsible AI adoption across County departments. This six-month role (with possibility of extension) combines strategic oversight with hands-on program support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate AI pilots, establish success criteria, and track outcomes.
• Maintain and mature the County's AI governance framework in partnership with cybersecurity and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a Countywide inventory of AI tools, vendors, pilots, and use cases.
• Manage access, licensing, token consumption, and costs for enterprise AI platforms.
• Coordinate AI vendors, deliverables, demonstrations, and issue resolution.
• Lead AI Communities of Practice and departmental AI champions.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, guidance, and support for AI users.
• Help departments identify high-value AI opportunities and share successful practices.
• Track adoption, costs, business value, and measurable efficiency gains.
• Develop executive dashboards and provide updates to County leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years managing technology initiatives or enterprise software projects.
• Experience with generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude.
• Understanding of AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Public-sector experience preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.